Compositions in support of health and mental accuity

ABSTRACT

A composition includes a cannabinoid agent in a range of 0.005% to 1%, a terpene agent in a range of 0.005% to 1%, and a co-fermented herbal complex in a range of 5% to 40%. The cannabinoid agent can include CBD, CBN, CBG, or a combination thereof. The composition can further include ashwagandha.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/988,910, filed Mar. 12, 2020, which is incorporated herein byreference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

This disclosure, in general, is directed to ingestible compositions insupport of health and mental acuity and associated methods.

BACKGROUND

Increasingly, people are reporting feeling tired, stressed, andgenerally in poor health. Modern stressors from the American diet toconstant interaction with electronic devices to reduced sleep qualitycontributed to an increasing occurrence of various chronic ailments anda general feeling of malaise. In particular, operating in high stressenvironments with constant bombardment with information has contributedthe occurrence of ailments associated with adrenal overload.

Further, such conditions reduce sleep quality and busy lifestyles havereduced the amount of sleep many receive each night. Sleep is a timewhen purportedly, the brain clears waste and undergoes growth. Inaddition, other parts of the body, such as muscles and various organs,undergo waste removal, growth, and repairs during sleep. With both thereduced time sleeping and the poor quality of sleep, people arereporting lower productivity and less enjoyment of life. Thus, worksuffers, relationships suffer, and chronic ailments arise in the absenceof consistent sleep.

As such, the stressors felt during periods of activity and the lack ofquality sleep, purportedly, contributed to health issues and a generaldecrease in mental acuity. As such, compositions that address or improvethe quality of sleep or compositions that support productivity withoutintroducing additional stress would be desirable.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present disclosure may be better understood, and its numerousfeatures and advantages made apparent to those skilled in the art byreferencing the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 includes a block flow diagram of an example method of using acomposition.

FIG. 2 includes a block flow diagram of an example method of making acomposition.

The use of the same reference symbols in different drawings indicatessimilar or identical items.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In an embodiment, a composition includes ashwagandha in a range of 5% to20%, Bacopa monnieri in a range of 1% to 10%, and amla in a range of0.5% to 10%. The composition can further include one or more cannabinoidagents, such as cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN) or cannabigerol(CBG). The composition provides benefits in both formulas for improvedmental acuity, referred to herein as an alert formula or composition,and formulas for improved sleep, referred to herein as a sleep formulaor composition.

In another embodiment, the composition includes a cannabinoid agent,such as cannabinol (CBN) or cannabigerol (CBG). In an example, thecomposition further includes a co-fermented herbal complex in which aset of herbs are fermented together in the same solution. Optionally,the composition includes a variety of terpenes. In another example, thecomposition includes ashwagandha. The composition may be in the form ofa powder. For example, the power can be mixed with water to form anaqueous solution that is imbibed by a user. Such compositions have useto improve both awake time mental acuity and quality of sleep.

As used herein, percentages are expressed as a weight percent, andweights are expressed on a per dose basis. For example, if a recommendeddose of the dry powder composition is 10 grams, the weights of theingredients of the composition are expressed as weights of theingredient within 10 grams of the dry powder composition. Thecompositions can be mixed with water or other liquids and the weights orweight percentages are expressed to not include the water or otherliquid because more or less liquid can be used to concentrate or dilutea liquid version of the composition or formula, if any.

The expression per-dose refers to the recommended dose provided with aproduct including the composition or formula and includes any doseoption within the full range of dose options provided with the product.For example, if the product recommends one to two scoops as a dose, theper-dose composition includes the composition of one scoop or thecomposition of two scoops.

In an example, a composition includes ashwagandha in a range of 5% to20%, Bacopa monnieri in a range of 1% to 10%, and amla in a range of0.5% to 10%. The composition provides benefits in both formulas forimproved mental acuity, referred to herein as an alert formula orcomposition, and formulas for improved sleep, referred to herein as asleep formula or composition.

In a particular example, the composition can include the ashwagandha ina range of 7% to 15%. For example, the composition can include theashwagandha in a range of 9% to 13%. The ashwagandha can includewithanolides. For example, the composition can include withanolides in aper dose basis in a range of 5 mg to 30 mg, such as 10 mg to 20 mg.

In another example, the composition can include the Bacopa monnieri in arange of 4% to 10%. For example, the Bacopa monnieri in a range of 4% to7%. In an example, the Bacopa monnieri includes bacopasides. Inparticular, the bacopasides can be included in a per dose basis in arange of 50 mg to 300 mg, such as 100 mg to 200 mg.

In an additional example, the composition can include the amla (Emblicaofficinalis) in a range of 1.5% to 5%. The amla can includebeta-glucogallin. For example, the composition can include thebeta-glucogallin on a per dose bases in a range of 1 mg to 30 mg, suchas a range of 3 mg to 10 mg.

In a further example, the composition can include a cannabinoid agent.For example, the composition can include cannabidiol (CBD) in a range of1% to 10%. In an example, the cannabidiol can be included in a range of3% to 7%. In another example, the composition includes cannabinol (CBN)in a range of 0.1% to 4%. For example, the cannabinol can be present ina range of 1% to 3%.

The composition finds particular use in either a formula or compositionthat enhances mental acuity (referred to herein as an alert formula orcomposition) or a formula or composition that improves sleep (referredto herein as a sleep formula or composition).

In an additional example, an alert composition includes plant-basednitric oxide-inducing ingredients in a range of 0.5% to 10%. Forexample, the composition includes the plant-based nitric oxide-inducingingredients are present in a range of 0.5% to 5%, such as in a range of0.5% to 3%. In a particular example, the plant-based nitric oxideinducing ingredients can include one or more of green coffee beanextract, green tea extract, tart cherry, blueberry, broccoli, kale, orturmeric extract. For example, the pant-based nitric oxide inducingingredients is S7™ of FutureCeuticals.

In another example, the alert composition includes coffee fruit extractin a range of 0.5% to 10%. For example, the coffee fruit extract ispresent in a range of 0.5% to 5%. In another example, the coffee fruitextract is present in a range of 0.5% to 3%.

In a further example, the alert composition includes grape seed extractin a range of 1% to 10%. For example, the grape seed extract is presentin a range of 1% to 5%. In particular, the grape seed extract caninclude proanthocyanidins. For example, the alert composition caninclude 25 mg to 200 mg of the proanthocyanidins, such as 50 mg to 120mg of the proanthocyanidins.

In an additional example, the alert composition includes Cordyceps(Cordyceps sinensis) in a range of 5% to 20%. For example, the alertcomposition can include the Cordyceps in a range of 7% to 15%, such as arange of 9% to 13%. The Cordyceps can include cordycepic acid. The alertcomposition can include the cordycepic acid in an amount in a range of 5mg to 50 mg, such as a range of 10 mg to 30 mg.

In another example, the alert composition includes extended-releasecaffeine in a range of 0.5% to 10%. For example, the extended-releasecaffeine can be included in a range of 0.5% to 5%, such as a range of0.5% to 3%. In particular, the various coffee products and extracts andthe extended-release caffeine provide caffeine to the alert composition.For example, the alert composition can include 50 mg to 500 mg caffeine,such as 50 mg to 350 mg, or 100 mg to 250 mg caffeine on a per dosebasis, in both or either quick release or extended-release variations.

In a further example, the alert composition includes whole coffee fruitextract in a range of 1% to 10%. For example, the whole coffee fruitextract is present in a range of 1% to 5%.

In an additional example, the alert composition includes Schisandraextract in a range of 1% to 10%. For example, the Schisandra extract ispresent in a range of 4% to 10%, such as in a range of 4% to 7%.

In another example, the alert composition includes L-theanine in a rangeof 1% to 10%. For example, the L-theanine is present in a range of 4% to10%, such as in a range of 4% to 7%.

In an additional example, the alert composition includes beat juice indried form in a range of 20% to 60%. For example, the beat juice ispresent in a range of 30% to 50%.

The alert composition can further include dextrin and variousflavorings.

In an example, the composition can be used along with other ingredientsto form a sleep composition. For the example, the sleep composition caninclude melatonin in a range of 0.005% to 1%. The melatonin can beincluded in a range of 0.01% to 0.5%, such as in a range of 0.01% to0.1%.

In another example, the sleep composition can include Bluenesse (Melissaofficinalis leaf extract) in a range of 3% to 20%. For example, theMelissa officinalis leaf extract is present in a range of 5% to 18%,such as in a range of 10% to 15%.

In a further example, the sleep composition can include holy basil(Ocimum tenuiflorum) in a range of 20% to 60%. For example, the holybasil is present in a range of 30% to 50%.

In another example, the sleep composition can include gamma aminobutyricacid in a range of 0.5% to 10%. For example, the gamma aminobutyric acidis present in a range of 1.5% to 5%.

In another example, the sleep composition includes L-theanine in a rangeof 1% to 10%. For example, the L-theanine is present in a range of 4% to10%, such as in a range of 6% to 9%.

In a particular example, an alert composition consists essentially ofashwagandha in a range of 5% to 20%, Bacopa monnieri in a range of 1% to10%, amla in a range of 0.5% to 10%, cannabidiol in a range of 1% to10%, cannabinol in a range of 0.1% to 4%, plant-based nitricoxide-inducing ingredients in a range of 0.5% to 10%, coffee fruitextract in a range of 0.5% to 10%, grape seed extract in a range of 1%to 10%, Cordyceps in a range of 5% to 20%, extended-release caffeine ina range of 0.5% to 10%, whole coffee fruit extract in a range of 1% to10%, Schisandra extract in a range of 1% to 10%, L-theanine in a rangeof 1% to 10%, beat juice in a range of 20% to 60%, and dextrin.

In an example, the plant-based nitric oxide inducing ingredients includeone or more of green coffee bean extract, green tea extract, tartcherry, blueberry, broccoli, kale, or turmeric extract.

In a particular example, a sleep composition consists essentially ofashwagandha in a range of 5% to 20%, Bacopa monnieri in a range of 1% to10%, amla in a range of 0.5% to 10%, cannabidiol in a range of 1% to10%, cannabinol in a range of 0.1% to 4%, melatonin in a range of 0.005%to 1%, Melissa officinalis leaf extract in a range of 3% to 20%, holybasil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) in a range of 20% to 60%, and gammaaminobutyric acid in a range of 0.5% to 10%. The sleep composition canfurther include sweeteners and flavorings.

In a further example, an alternative alert composition consistsessentially of complex terpenes in a range of 0.5% to 10%, coffee fruitextract in a range of 5% to 20%, organic coffeeberry in a range of 5% to20%, plant-based nitric oxide-inducing ingredients in a range of 0.5% to10%, cannabidiol in a range of 0.1% to 5%, cannabinol in a range of 0.1%to 3%, epigallocatechin gallate in a range of 0.005% to 1%, andresveratrol in a range of 0.005% to 1%. The composition can furtherinclude sweeteners, such as dextrin and monk fruit extract, andflavorings, such as citric acid.

In an example, the complex terpenes are present in a range of 0.5% to5%, such as in a range of 0.5% to 3%. For example, the complex terpenescan include alpha pinene, limonene, beta caryophyllene, phytol, alphaphellandrene, alpha-humulene, nerolidol, myrcene, linalool, terpinolene,or any combination thereof.

In another example, the coffee fruit extract is present in a range of10% to 15%. In a further example, the organic coffeeberry is present ina range of 10% to 15%.

In an additional example, the plant-based nitric oxide-inducingingredients in a range of 1% to 10%, such as in a range of 2% to 8%.

In a further example, the cannabidiol is present in a range of 0.5% to3%. In an additional example, the cannabinol is present in a range of0.5% to 2%.

In another example, the epigallocatechin gallate is present in a rangeof 0.01% to 0.5%. For example, the epigallocatechin gallate is presentin a range of 0.01% to 0.1%.

In a further example, the resveratrol is present in a range of 0.01% to0.5%. For example, the resveratrol is present in a range of 0.01% to0.1%.

In another alternative example, the composition includes a cannabinoidagent, a terpene agent, and co-fermented herbal complex. For example,the composition may be a dry powdered mixture. In another example, thecomposition can be in the form of an aqueous solution.

The cannabinoid agent can include CBD (cannabidiol), CBDA (cannabidiolicacid), CBN (cannabinol), CBG (cannabigerol), CBC (cannabichromene), CBL(cannabicyclol), CBV (cannabivarin), THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin), CBDV(cannabidivarin), CBCV (cannabichromevarin), CBGV (cannabigerovarin),CBGM (cannabigerol monomethyl ether), CBE (cannabielsoin), CBT(cannabicitran), or any combination thereof. In general, the cannabinoidagent is free of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) or THCA(tetrahydrocannabinolic acid). In particular, the cannabinoid includesCBD, CBN, CBG, or combination thereof. In example, the cannabinoid agentincludes CBG. In another example, the cannabinoid agent includes CBN.The cannabinoid agent can be included in the composition in a range of0.005% to 1%. For example, the cannabinoid agent can be included in thecomposition in a range of 0.01% to 1%, such as a range of 0.01% to 0.5%.

The terpene agent can include limonene, alpha pinene, beta pinene,camphene, mycene, eucalyptol, terpinolene, alpha bislol, betacaryophyllene, humulene, linalool, nerolidol, ocimene, or a combinationthereof. In an example, the terpene agent includes a mixture includinglimonene, alpha pinene, beta pinene, camphene, mycene, eucalyptol,terpinolene, or a combination thereof. In another example, the terpeneagent includes camphene, mycene, terpinolene, alpha bislol, betacaryophyllene, humulene, linalool, nerolidol, ocimene, or a combinationthereof. The terpene agent can be included in the composition in a rangeof 0.005% to 1%. For example, the terpene agent can be included in thecomposition in a range of 0.1% to 0.5%.

Regarding the co-fermented herbal complex, each of the ingredients canbe fermented together and subsequently dried to form a powder complexhaving synergistic properties. In an example, the co-fermented herbalcomplex can include ginseng, maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba), Mongolianmilkvetch (Astragalus membranaceus), magnolia vine (Schisandrachinensis), fo-ti (Polygonum multiflorum), hardy rubber Tree (Eucommiaeulmoides), Solomon's seal (Polygonatum sibirica), hijiki seaweed(Sargassum fusiforme), white Atractylodes (Atractylodes macrocephala),reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), or any combination thereof. Theginseng of the co-fermented herbal complex can include Siberian ginseng(Eletherococcus senticosus), Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng), southernginseng (Gynostemma pentaphylla), or any combination thereof. Theco-fermented herbal complex can further include jujube fruit (Ziziphusjujuba), Goji berry (Lycium barbarum), monk fruit (Momordicagrosvenori), or any combination thereof. In another example, the forco-fermented herbal complex includes Siberian ginseng (Eletherococcussenticosus), maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba), Mongolian milkvetch(Astragalus membranaceus), Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng), magnoliavine (Schisandra chinensis), fo-ti (Polygonum multiflorum), hardy rubberTree (Eucommiae ulmoides), Solomon's seal (Polygonatum sibirica),southern ginseng (Gynostemma pentaphylla), hijiki seaweed (Sargassumfusiforme), white Atractylodes (Atractylodes macrocephala), reishimushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), jujube fruit (Ziziphus jujuba), Goji berry(Lycium barbarum), monk fruit (Momordica grosvenori), or any combinationthereof. In a further example, the co-fermented herbal complex includesChinese jujube seed (Ziziphus jujuba), Chinese thoroughwax (Bupleurumfalcatum), Chinese senega root (Poygala tenuifolia), Albizia bark(Albizzia julibrissin), Sophora root (Sophora flavescens), or anycombination thereof.

The co-fermented herbal complex can be included in the composition in arange of 5% to 40%. For example, the co-fermented herbal complex isincluded in the composition in a range of 10% to 30%, such as a range of15% to 35%.

The composition can further include fermented beat. For example, thefermented beet can be fermented beet crystals. The fermented beet can beincluded in the composition in the range of 1% to 30%, such as a rangeof 5% to 20%.

In addition, the composition can include Rhodiola rosea. The Rhodiolarosea can be a fermented Rhodiola rosea. In an example, the Rhodiolarosea is included in the composition in a range of 1% to 10%, such as arange of 2% to 7%.

The composition can further include Cordyceps sinensis. The Cordycepssinensis can include fermented Cordyceps sinensis. In the example, theCordyceps sinensis is included in the composition in a range of 1% to10%, such as a range of 2% to 7%.

In a further example, the composition can include hemp extract, such asTHC-free hemp extract. The hemp extract can be included in thecomposition in a range of 0.01% to 2%, such as a range of 0.05% to 1%.

In an additional example, the composition can include Bacopa monnieri.The Bacopa monnieri can be included in the composition in a range of 1%to 10%. For example, the Bacopa monnieri can be included in a range of2% to 7%.

The composition can also include L-theanine, such as fermentedL-theanine. In an example, the L-theanine is included in the compositionin a range of 1% to 10%, such as a range of 1% to 6%.

In another example, the composition can include whole bean coffee fruitpowder. For example, the whole bean coffee fruit powder can be includedin the composition in a range of 0.1% to 5%. For example, the whole beancoffee fruit powder can be included in the composition in a range of0.5% to 3%.

The composition can also include caffeine, such as an organic derivedcaffeine. The caffeine can be included in the composition in a range of0.5% to 10%, such as a range of 1% to 5%.

The composition can also include a nitric oxide booster. In an example,the nitric oxide booster includes coffee bean extract, green teaextract, turmeric extract, tart cherry, blueberry, broccoli, kale, orany combination thereof. The nitric oxide booster can be included in thecomposition in a range of 0.01% to 5%, such as a range of 0.1% to 2%.

In another example, the composition can include astaxanthin. Forexample, the composition can include astaxanthin in a range of 0.01% to2%, such as a range of 0.01% to 1%.

In an additional example, the composition can include xanthohumol. Forexample, the composition can include the xanthohumol in a range of 0.01%to 2%, such as a range of 0.01% to 1%.

In a further example, the composition can include a source of magnesium,such as magnesium oxide or magnesium salt. The magnesium salt caninclude magnesium chloride, magnesium nitrate, or an organic magnesiumsalt. In particular, the magnesium salt can be an organic magnesiumsalt, such as magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, magnesiumascorbate, or any combination thereof. The magnesium salt can beincluded in the composition in the range of 1% to 15%, such as a rangeof 2% to 10%.

In another example, the composition can include ashwagandha, such as anorganic ashwagandha. For example, the ashwagandha can be included in thecomposition in a range of 1% to 15%, such as a range of 2% to 10%.

In a further example, the composition can include valerian root. Forexample, the valerian root can be included in the composition in a rangeof 0.1% to 2%, such as a range of 0.1% to 1%.

In a further example, the composition can include melatonin. Themelatonin can be included in a composition in a range of 0.005% to 0.5%,such as a range of 0.01% to 0.1%.

The composition can further include flavoring, such as fruit flavoringor extracts; sweeteners, such as sugar or stevia; salts, such as sodiumchloride or potassium chloride; citric acid; or any combination thereof.The composition can also include fillers, such as starch, maltodextrin,sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, or anycombination thereof. In a particular example, the filler includesmaltodextrin. In a further example, the composition can include adispersant, such as lecithin.

The composition can be in a powder form. Alternatively, the compositioncan be in the form of pressed tablets or in the form of capsules. In afurther example, the composition can be mixed with water to form anaqueous solution.

In a particular example, an awake composition can promote mental acuityduring periods when users are awake. For example, the composition caninclude a cannabinoid agent, such as CBG, a terpene agent, and aco-fermented herbal complex. Optionally, the awake composition caninclude Rhodiola rosea, Cordyceps sinensis, or astaxanthin, or anycombination thereof.

In an example, the awake composition includes the cannabinoid agent in arange of 0.05% to 1%. For example, the cannabinoid agent can be includedin the awake composition in a range of 0.01% to 1%, such as a range of0.1% to 0.5%. On a per dose basis, the cannabinoid agent can be includedin the awake composition in a range of 0.5 mg to 5 mg. For example, thecannabinoid agent can be included in the awake composition in a range of0.5 mg to 3 mg, such as a range of 1 mg to 2.5 mg.

The terpene agent can include limonene, alpha pinene, beta pinene,camphene, mycene, eucalyptol, terpinolene, alpha bislol, betacaryophyllene, humulene, linalool, nerolidol, ocimene, or a combinationthereof. For example, the terpene agent can include limonene, alphapinene, beta pinene, camphene, mycene, eucalyptol, terpinolene, or acombination thereof. In an example, the terpene agent is included in theawake composition in a range of 0.05% to 1%. For example, the terpeneagent can be included in the awake composition in a range of 0.005% to1%, such as a range of 0.1% to 0.5%. On a per dose basis, the terpeneagent can be included in the awake composition in a range of 1 mg to 10mg. For example, the terpene agent can be included in the awakecomposition in a range of 2 mg to 7 mg.

The co-fermented herbal complex can include ginseng, maidenhair tree(Ginkgo biloba), Mongolian milkvetch (Astragalus membranaceus), magnoliavine (Schisandra chinensis), fo-ti (Polygonum multiflorum), hardy rubberTree (Eucommiae ulmoides), Solomon's seal (Polygonatum sibirica), hijikiseaweed (Sargassum fusiforme), white Atractylodes (Atractylodesmacrocephala), reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), or any combinationthereof. The ginseng of the co-fermented herbal complex can includeSiberian ginseng (Eletherococcus senticosus), Chinese ginseng (Panaxginseng), southern ginseng (Gynostemma pentaphylla), or any combinationthereof. The co-fermented herbal complex can further include jujubefruit (Ziziphus jujuba), Goji berry (Lycium barbarum), monk fruit(Momordica grosvenori), or any combination thereof.

The co-fermented herbal complex can be included in the awake compositionin a range of 5% to 40%. For example, the co-fermented herbal complexcan be included in the awake composition in a range of 10% to 30%, suchas a range of 15% to 25%. On a per dose basis, the co-fermented herbalcomplex can be included in the awake composition in a range of 1500 mgto 3000 mg. For example, the co-fermented herbal complex can be includedin the awake composition in a range of 1500 mg to 2500 mg, such as arange of 1750 mg to 2250 mg.

The Rhodiola rosea can be a fermented Rhodiola rosea. In an example, theRhodiola rosea can be included in the awake composition in a range of 1%to 10%. For example, the Rhodiola rosea can be included in the awakecomposition in a range of 2% to 7%. On a per dose basis, the Rhodiolarosea can be included in the awake composition in a range of 200 mg to500 mg. For example, the Rhodiola rosea can be included in the awakecomposition in a range of 300 mg to 400 mg.

The Cordyceps sinensis can be fermented Cordyceps sinensis. In anexample, the Cordyceps sinensis can be included in the awake compositionin a range of 1% to 10%. For example, the Cordyceps sinensis can beincluded in the awake composition in a range of 2% to 7%. On a per dosebasis, the Cordyceps sinensis can be included in the awake compositionin a range of 200 mg to 500 mg. For example, the Cordyceps sinensis canbe included in the awake composition in a range of 300 mg to 400 mg.

The astaxanthin can be included in the awake composition in a range of0.01% to 2%. For example, the astaxanthin can be included in the awakecomposition in a range of 0.01% to 1%. On a per dose basis, theastaxanthin can be included in the awake composition in a range of 1 mgto 20 mg, such as a range of 2 mg to 15 mg.

The composition can further include fermented beat, such as fermentedbeet crystals. In an example, the fermented beet can be included in theawake composition in a range of 1% to 30%, such as a range of 5% to 20%.On a per dose basis, the fermented beet can be included in the awakecomposition in a range of 600 mg to 1800 mg. For example, the fermentedbeet can be included in the awake composition in a range of 1000 mg to1400 mg.

The composition can further include hemp extract, such as THC-free hempextract. In an example, the hemp extract is included in the awakecomposition in a range of 0.01% to 2%, such as a range of 0.05% to 1%.On a per dose basis, the hemp extract can be included in the awakecomposition in a range of 5 mg to 35 mg, such as a range of 10 mg to 25mg.

The awake composition can further include Bacopa monnieri. The Bacopamonnieri can be included in the awake composition in a range of 1% to10%, such as a range of 2% to 7%. On a per dose basis, the Bacopamonnieri can be included in the awake composition in a range of 150 mgto 500 mg. For example, the Bacopa monnieri can be included in the awakecomposition in a range of 200 mg to 400 mg.

The awake composition can also include L-theanine, such as a fermentedL-theanine. In an example, the L-theanine is included in the awakecomposition in a range of 1% to 10%, such as a range of 1% to 6%. On aper dose basis, the L-theanine can be included in the awake compositionin a range of 100 mg to 400 mg, such as a range of 150 mg to 300 mg.

The awake composition can also include whole coffee being fruit powder.For example, the whole coffee bean fruit powder can be included in theawake composition in a range of 0.1% to 5%, such as a range of 0.5% to3%. On a per dose basis, the whole coffee bean fruit powder can beincluded in the awake composition in a range of 10 mg to 300 mg, such asa range of 50 mg to 250 mg.

The awake composition can also include caffeine. For example, thecaffeine can be included in the awake composition in a range of 0.5% to10%, such as a range of 1% to 5%. On a per dose basis, the caffeine isincluded in the awake composition in a range of 20 mg to 500 mg, such asa range of 100 mg to 400 mg.

The awake composition can further include a nitric oxide booster. In anexample, the nitric oxide booster includes coffee bean extract, greentea extract, turmeric extract, tart cherry, blueberry, broccoli, kale,or any combination thereof. The nitric oxide booster can be included inthe awake composition in a range of 0.1% to 5%, such as a range of 0.1%to 2%. On a per dose basis, the nitric oxide booster can be included inthe awake composition in a range of 10 mg to 150 mg. For example, thenitric oxide booster can be included in the awake composition in a rangeof 25 mg to 90 mg.

The awake composition can further include flavoring, such as fruitflavoring or extracts; sweeteners, such as sugar, sugar alcohols, orstevia; salts, such as sodium chloride or potassium chloride; citricacid; or any combination thereof. The composition can also includefillers, such as starch, maltodextrin, sodium carbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, calcium carbonate, or any combination thereof. In a furtherexample, the composition can include a dispersant, such as lecithin.

The awake composition can be in a powder form. Alternatively, the awakecomposition can be in the form of pressed tablets or in the form ofcapsules. In a further example, the awake composition can be mixed withwater to form an aqueous solution.

In a particular example, the composition can consist essentially of acannabinoid agent in a range of 0.005% to 1%, the cannabinoid agentincluding CBG; a terpene agent in a range of 0.005% to 1%; aco-fermented herbal complex in a range of 5% to 40%, wherein theco-fermented herbal complex includes ginseng, maidenhair tree (Ginkgobiloba), Mongolian milkvetch (Astragalus membranaceus), magnolia vine(Schisandra chinensis), fo-ti (Polygonum multiflorum), hardy rubber Tree(Eucommiae ulmoides), Solomon's seal (Polygonatum sibirica), hijikiseaweed (Sargassum fusiforme), white Atractylodes (Atractylodesmacrocephala), reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), or any combinationthereof; fermented beet crystals in a range of 1% to 30%; fermentedRhodiola rosea in a range of 1% to 10%; fermented Cordyceps sinensis ina range of 1% to 10%; hemp extract in a range of 0.01% to 2%; Bacopamonnieri in a range of 1% to 10%; L-theanine in a range of 1% to 10%;whole bean coffee fruit powder in a range of 0.1% to 5%; nitric oxidebooster in a range of 0.01% to 5%; caffeine in a range of 0.5% to 10%;and astaxanthin in a range of 0.01% to 2%.

In another example, the composition can consist essentially of, on a perdose basis, a cannabinoid agent in a range of 0.5 mg to 5 mg, thecannabinoid agent including CBG; a terpene agent in a range of 1 mg to10 mg; a co-fermented herbal complex in a range of 1500 mg to 3000 mg,wherein the co-fermented herbal complex includes ginseng, maidenhairtree (Ginkgo biloba), Mongolian milkvetch (Astragalus membranaceus),magnolia vine (Schisandra chinensis), fo-ti (Polygonum multiflorum),hardy rubber Tree (Eucommiae ulmoides), Solomon's seal (Polygonatumsibirica), hijiki seaweed (Sargassum fusiforme), white Atractylodes(Atractylodes macrocephala), reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), or anycombination thereof; fermented beet crystals in a range of 600 mg to1800 mg; fermented Rhodiola rosea in a range of 200 mg to 500 mg;fermented Cordyceps sinensis in a range of 200 mg to 500 mg; hempextract in a range of 5 mg to 35 mg; Bacopa monnieri in a range of 150mg to 500 mg; L-theanine in a range of 100 mg to 400 mg; whole beancoffee fruit powder in a range of 10 mg to 300 mg; nitric oxide boosterin a range of 10 mg to 150 mg; caffeine in a range of 20 mg to 500 mg;and astaxanthin in a range of 1 mg to 20 mg.

In another example, a composition can support mental acuity throughimproved sleep. In an example, a sleep supporting composition caninclude a cannabinoid agent such as CBN, a terpene agent, andashwagandha.

In an example, the cannabinoid agent, such as CBN, can be included inthe sleep supporting composition in a range of 0.005% to 1%. Forexample, the cannabinoid agent can be included in the sleep supportingcomposition in a range of 0.01% to 1%, such as a range of 0.01% to 0.5%.On a per dose basis, the cannabinoid agent is included in the sleepsupporting composition in a range of 0.5 mg to 5 mg. For example, thecannabinoid agent can be included in the sleep supporting composition ina range of 0.5 mg to 3 mg, such as a range of 1 mg to 2.5 mg.

The terpene agent can include limonene, alpha pinene, beta pinene,camphene, mycene, eucalyptol, terpinolene, alpha bislol, betacaryophyllene, humulene, linalool, nerolidol, ocimene, or a combinationthereof. For example, the terpene agent can include camphene, mycene,terpinolene, alpha bislol, beta caryophyllene, humulene, linalool,nerolidol, ocimene, or a combination thereof. In an example, the terpeneagent can be included in the sleep supporting composition in a range of0.005% to 1%, such as a range of 0.005% to 1%, or a range of 0.1% to 5%.On a per dose basis, the terpene agent can be included in the sleepsupporting composition in a range of 1 mg to 10 mg, such as a range of 2mg to 7 mg.

The ashwagandha can be an organic ashwagandha. The ashwagandha can beincluded in the sleep supporting composition in a range of 1% to 5%. Forexample, the ashwagandha can be included in the sleep supportingcomposition in a range of 2% to 10%. On a per dose basis, theashwagandha can be included in a range of 200 mg to 500 mg, such as arange of 250 mg to 400 mg.

The sleep supporting composition can further include a co-fermentedherbal complex. For example, the co-fermented herbal complex can includeChinese jujube seed (Ziziphus jujuba), Chinese thoroughwax (Bupleurumfalcatum), Chinese senega root (Poygala tenuifolia), Albizia bark(Albizzia julibrissin), Sophora root (Sophora flavescens), or anycombination thereof. The co-fermented herbal complex can be included inthe sleep supporting composition in a range of 5% to 40%. For example,the co-fermented herbal complex can be included in the sleep supportingcomposition in a range of 10% to 30%, such as a range of 15% to 25%. Ona per dose basis, the co-fermented herbal complex can be included in thesleep supporting composition in a range of 1500 mg to 3000 mg. Forexample, the co-fermented herbal complex can be included in the sleepsupporting composition in a range of 1500 mg to 2500 mg, such as a rangeof 1750 mg to 2250 mg.

The sleep supporting composition can further include a hemp extract,such as a THC-free hemp extract. For example, the hemp extract can beincluded in the sleep supporting composition in a range of 0.1% to 2%,such as a range of 0.05% to 1%. On a per dose basis, the hemp extractcan be included in the sleep supporting composition in a range of 5 mgto 35 mg. For example, the hemp extract can be included in the sleepsupporting composition in a range of 10 mg to 25 mg.

The sleep supporting composition can further include L-theanine, such asa fermented L-theanine. In an example, the L-theanine is included in thesleep supporting composition in a range of 1% to 10%, such as a range of1% to 6%. On a per dose basis, the L-theanine can be included in thesleep supporting composition in a range of 1 mg to 400 mg, such as arange of 150 mg to 300 mg.

The sleep supporting composition can further include xanthohumol. Forexample, the xanthohumol can be included in the sleep supportingcomposition in a range of 0.01% to 2%, such as a range of 0.01% to 1%.On a per dose basis, the xanthohumol can be included in a range of 1 mgto 15 mg, such as a range of 3 mg to 9 mg.

The sleep supporting composition can further include a magnesium source,such as a magnesium oxide or a magnesium salt. In an example, themagnesium salt can include magnesium chloride or an organic magnesiumsalt. For example, the organic magnesium salt can include magnesiumcitrate, magnesium glycinate, magnesium ascorbate, or any combinationthereof. In a particular example, the magnesium salt includes magnesiumglycinate. The magnesium salt can be included in the sleep supportingcomposition in a range of 1% to 15%, such as a range of 2% to 10%. On aper dose basis, the magnesium salt can be included in the sleepsupporting composition in a range of 100 mg to 700 mg, such as a rangeof 200 mg to 450 mg.

The sleep supporting composition can also include valerian root. Forexample, the valerian root can be included in the sleep supportingcomposition in a range of 0.01% to 2%, such as a range of 0.1% to 1%. Ona per dose basis, the valerian root can be included in the sleepsupporting composition in a range of 5 mg to 50 mg, such as a range of15 mg to 35 mg.

In addition, the sleep supporting composition can include melatonin. Forexample, the melatonin can be included in the sleep supportingcomposition in a range of 0.005% to 0.5%, such as a range of 0.01% to0.1%. On a per dose basis, the sleep supporting composition can includemelatonin in a range of 0.1 mg to 10 mg, such as a range of 0.5 mg to 4mg.

The sleep supporting composition can be in a powder form. Alternatively,the sleep supporting composition can be in the form of pressed tabletsor in the form of capsules. In a further example, the sleep supportingcomposition can be mixed with water to form an aqueous solution.

In a further example, the sleep supporting composition can include thecannabinoid agent such as CDN, a terpene agent, ashwagandha, melatonin,and a co-fermented herbal complex. For example, the terpene agent can bean agent as described above in relation to the sleep supportingcomposition. The co-fermented herbal complex can be the co-fermentedherbal complex described above in relation to the sleep supportingcomposition. The sleep supporting composition may include thecannabinoid agent, the terpene agent, ashwagandha, melatonin, and theco-fermented herbal complex in the amounts and ranges described above inrelation to the sleep supporting composition.

In a particular example, the sleep supporting composition consistsessentially of a cannabinoid agent in a range of 0.005% to 1%, thecannabinoid agent including CBN; a terpene agent in a range of 0.005% to1%; ashwagandha in a range of 1% to 15%; hemp extract in a range of0.01% to 2%; L-theanine in a range of 1% to 10%; xanthohumol in a rangeof 0.01% to 2%; magnesium salt in a range of 1% to 15%; valerian root ina range of 0.01% to 2%; melatonin in a range of 0.005% to 0.5%; and aco-fermented herbal complex in a range of 5% to 40%.

In a further example, the sleep supporting composition consistsessentially of, on a per dose basis, a cannabinoid agent in a range of0.5 mg to 5 mg, the cannabinoid agent including CBN; a terpene agent ina range of 1 mg to 10 mg; ashwagandha in a range of 200 mg to 500 mg;hemp extract in a range of 5 mg to 35 mg; L-theanine in a range of 100mg to 400 mg; xanthohumol in a range of 1 mg to 15 mg; magnesium salt ina range of 100 mg to 700 mg; valerian root in a range of 5 mg to 50 mg;melatonin in a range of 0.1 mg to 10 mg; and a co-fermented herbalcomplex in a range of 1500 mg to 3000 mg.

The above compositions can further include flavoring, such as fruitflavoring or extracts; sweeteners, such as sugar, sugar alcohols, orstevia; salts, such as sodium chloride or potassium chloride; citricacid; or any combination thereof. The compositions can also includefillers, such as starch, maltodextrin, sodium carbonate, sodiumbicarbonate, calcium carbonate, or any combination thereof. In aparticular example, the filler includes maltodextrin. In a furtherexample, the compositions can include a dispersant, such as lecithin.

The above compositions, including the alert composition, the sleepcomposition, the awake composition, and the sleep supportingcomposition, can be ingested. In an example method 100 illustrated inFIG. 1, the composition can be mixed into water to form an aqueoussolution, as illustrated at block 102. For example, the composition canbe in a dry powder form having flavor, fillers, and dispersants as partof the composition. A scoop, such as approximately 10 g, can be mixedinto a water to form an aqueous solution. The aqueous solution can thenbe ingested, as illustrated at block 104. For example, a user may drinkthe aqueous solution.

Alternatively, the compositions can be in pill form, such as capsules orpressed tablets. In such an example, the pills can be ingested, forexample, by swallowing.

The compositions, including the awake composition and the sleepsupporting composition, can be formed by mixing powdered dryingredients. For example, in a method 200 illustrated in FIG. 2, drypowdered ingredients can be mixed to form a dry powder composition, asillustrated at block 202. The dry powdered ingredients can be mixed inquantities consistent with per dose amounts. For example, to make a100-dose batch, dry powdered ingredients can be added at weights equalto 100 times the per dose amount.

Each of the compositions (the alert composition, the sleep composition,the awake composition, and the sleep supporting composition) havedesirable benefits when taken separately and act synergistically whenused together. In other words, benefits inure from taking the awakecomposition without taking the sleep supporting composition, andbenefits inure from taking the sleep composition without taking theawake composition. And, additional synergistic benefits are experiencedwhen taking both, one while awake and one near bedtime.

In particular, users taking the alert or awake composition reportgreater mental acuity during waking hours. Similarly, users reportfeeling less stress and better mental acuity after taking the sleepsupporting composition prior to sleeping. Moreover, users report asynergistic effect of feeling greater mental acuity and lower stresswhen taking both the alert or awake composition during waking hours andthe sleep or sleep supporting composition prior to sleeping.

Note that not all of the activities described above in the generaldescription or the examples are required, that a portion of a specificactivity may not be required, and that one or more further activitiesmay be performed in addition to those described. Still further, theorder in which activities are listed are not necessarily the order inwhich they are performed.

In the foregoing specification, the concepts have been described withreference to specific embodiments. However, one of ordinary skill in theart appreciates that various modifications and changes can be madewithout departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in theclaims below. Accordingly, the specification and figures are to beregarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense, and allsuch modifications are intended to be included within the scope ofinvention.

As used herein, the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,”“including,” “has,” “having” or any other variation thereof, areintended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process,method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of features is notnecessarily limited only to those features but may include otherfeatures not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method,article, or apparatus. Further, unless expressly stated to the contrary,“or” refers to an inclusive-or and not to an exclusive-or. For example,a condition A or B is satisfied by any one of the following: A is true(or present) and B is false (or not present), A is false (or notpresent) and B is true (or present), and both A and B are true (orpresent).

Also, the use of “a” or “an” are employed to describe elements andcomponents described herein. This is done merely for convenience and togive a general sense of the scope of the invention. This descriptionshould be read to include one or at least one and the singular alsoincludes the plural unless it is obvious that it is meant otherwise.

Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have beendescribed above with regard to specific embodiments. However, thebenefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any feature(s) that maycause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become morepronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essentialfeature of any or all the claims.

After reading the specification, skilled artisans will appreciate thatcertain features are, for clarity, described herein in the context ofseparate embodiments, may also be provided in combination in a singleembodiment. Conversely, various features that are, for brevity,described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be providedseparately or in any subcombination. Further, references to valuesstated in ranges include each and every value within that range.

1. A composition comprising: ashwagandha in a range of 5% to 20%; Bacopamonnieri in a range of 1% to 10%; and amla in a range of 0.5% to 10%. 2.The composition of claim 1, wherein the ashwagandha is present in arange of 7% to 15%.
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 7. The composition of claim 1, further comprising cannabidiolin a range of 1% to 10%.
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 9. The composition of claim 1,further comprising cannabinol in a range of 0.1% to 4%.
 10. (canceled)11. The composition of claim 1, further comprising plant-based nitricoxide-inducing ingredients in a range of 0.5% to 10%.
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 14. The composition of claim 11, wherein the plant-basednitric oxide inducing ingredients include one or more of green coffeebean extract, green tea extract, tart cherry, blueberry, broccoli, kale,or turmeric extract.
 15. The composition of claim 1, further comprisingcoffee fruit extract in a range of 0.5% to 10%.
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 18. The composition of claim 1, further comprising grape seedextract in a range of 1% to 10%.
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 20. The composition ofclaim 1, further comprising Cordyceps in a range of 5% to 20%. 21.(canceled)
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 23. The composition of claim 1, furthercomprising extended-release caffeine in a range of 0.5% to 10%. 24.(canceled)
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 26. The composition of claim 1, furthercomprising whole coffee fruit extract in a range of 1% to 10%. 27.(canceled)
 28. The composition of claim 1, further comprising Schisandraextract in a range of 1% to 10%.
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 31. Thecomposition of claim 1, further comprising L-theanine in a range of 1%to 10%.
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 34. The composition of claim 1,further comprising beat juice in a range of 20% to 60%.
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 37. The composition of claim 1, further comprisingmelatonin in a range of 0.005% to 1%.
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 39. (canceled) 40.The composition of claim 1, further comprising Melissa officinalis leafextract in a range of 3% to 20%.
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 43. Thecomposition of claim 1, further comprising holy basil (Ocimumtenuiflorum) in a range of 20% to 60%.
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 45. Thecomposition of claim 1, further comprising gamma aminobutyric acid in arange of 0.5% to 10%.
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 47. A composition consistingessentially of ashwagandha in a range of 5% to 20%; Bacopa monnieri in arange of 1% to 10%; amla in a range of 0.5% to 10%; cannabidiol in arange of 1% to 10%; cannabinol in a range of 0.1% to 4%; plant-basednitric oxide-inducing ingredients in a range of 0.5% to 10%; coffeefruit extract in a range of 0.5% to 10%; grape seed extract in a rangeof 1% to 10%; Cordyceps in a range of 5% to 20%; extended-releasecaffeine in a range of 0.5% to 10%; whole coffee fruit extract in arange of 1% to 10%; Schisandra extract in a range of 1% to 10%;L-theanine in a range of 1% to 10%; beat juice in a range of 20% to 60%;and dextrin.
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 49. A composition consisting essentially ofashwagandha in a range of 5% to 20%; Bacopa monnieri in a range of 1% to10%; amla in a range of 0.5% to 10%; cannabidiol in a range of 1% to10%; cannabinol in a range of 0.1% to 4%; melatonin in a range of 0.005%to 1%; Melissa officinalis leaf extract in a range of 3% to 20%; holybasil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) in a range of 20% to 60%; and gammaaminobutyric acid in a range of 0.5% to 10%. 50.-392. (canceled)